Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including over 28 from Quebec.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Quebec-Public Law collection includes several publications such as:
- Droit et politiques de la santé (Bourassa Forcier, Savard)
- La protection des renseignements personnels sur la santé au temps de la biosécurité (Déziel)
- Le droit des ressources naturelles et de l'énergie (Krolik et al.)
- Ressources naturelles et énergie en droit québécois (Tremblay, Krolik et al.)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

JurisClasseur Québec is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. In Quebec Public Law, there is the Droit public collection with the following titles:
- Droit administratif
- Droit constitutionnel
- Droit de l'environnement
- Droit municipal

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions including Quebec.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, clauses, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing various areas of public and constitutional law. It offers:

In Human Rights,

core documentation providing an overview of the Quebec Charters, helping legal professionals stay compliant with human rights law, using flowcharts like:

- Législation sur les droits de la personne: Motifs illicites de discrimination par compétence territoriale.

In Environmental law,

practice notes informing legal professional on different aspects of environmental law, offering guidance and practical advice such as :

- Environmental law and Indigenous Groups
- Environmental Powers of Inspection and Investigation, and Indigenous Peoples rights.

In Constitutional law,

Toolkits & Resource Kits related to constitutional law across different practice areas offering core documentation, precedents and practice notes, including: 

- Criminal Law Resource Kit
- Environmental Law Resource Kit
- Immigration Resource Kit.

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes in Québec’s dynamic public law landscape. 

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Legislative PULSE delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking regulatory reforms, policy shifts, and statutory changes that impact public governance, environmental compliance, and municipal operations.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Public law in Québec spans a wide range of statutes that govern environmental protection, municipal governance, and administrative decision-making. Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Environment Quality Act – Québec’s cornerstone environmental statute
- Municipal Code of Québec and Cities and Towns Act
- Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice, Immigration Law or Natural Resources Newsletters for insights on these topics.